Hospital Bag [revisited]

Since I have some friends and family members that are also expecting, I thought I'd revise my hospital packing list to reflect what I actually needed/used while I was there. Overall, I felt like I had anything I needed. I did pack my TUMS in my diaper bag in a stroke of genius. If you do deal with heartburn, just eat them and don't tell the nursing staff, since it just makes for more paperwork for them. "Don't ask, don't tell" was our policy. :)

Ricci:
-drivers’ license, insurance card, pediatrician info, call list (for josh) We preregistered so we didn't need it, but you may want to take it just in case.
-toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, chapstick, deodorant, brush, makeup, bobbypins/headband, hairbands, shampoo/conditioner, soap, lotion, facewash, blowdryer, pads, hand sanitizer. I bought most of these in travel size or bought bottles to put them in, that way I don't have to take the whole big bottle. I did wind up using the pads that the hospital provided, but it's just your preference.
-2-3 pairs pjs. I wound up really enjoying pj bottoms, tanks, and long cardigans. I felt more "normal" and it was comfortable.
-pillow and blanket (for me), boppy (for Jude)
-iPod/headphone Never used, I just enjoyed the cable since we don't have it at home.
-cell phone/charger
-nursing bras/nursing pads/Lanolin cream/Soothie's gel pads **BUY SOME LANOLIN. IT WILL SAVE YOUR GIRLS.**
-underwear
-flip flops. For quick walking around and for the shower.
-gum
-witch hazel pads The hospital provided this and Dermaplast, so it's not necessary to take.
-towel/robe Definitely take your own towel, the hospital ones are crummy.
-slipper socks
-journal/pen
-Bible, book to read
-going home clothes
-snacks. Partially for me, partially for Josh. We packed trail mix, some gummy fruit snacks, and pretzels. This was great to have to munch on between meals and the sugar/protien in the trail mix seemed to help my headaches in the hospital. I may have imagined it, but either way it was nice.

Jude:
His list was pretty good. The clothing was a great idea, as were the newborn diapers since he was only 7lbs.
-carseat (already installed, so check)
-clothes/socks/hats. Since the weather is going to be funny the next couple days and we don't know his size, I'm taking a total of 4 outfits for him. 2 newborn (one for slightly warmer, one for slightly cooler weather) and 2 - 0-3 month outfits.
-blanket. Same concept as the clothing. Once heavier blanket and one lighter one.
-1 swaddling blanket I used this in the hospital in place of the generic hospital blanket. Our hospital actually left it on him when he went back and forth to the nursery, which was nice. Not that the other blankets are bad, but I liked him getting to have something from us when he was in the nursery.
-pacifier. I'm taking 2 kinds with me to the hospital because I'm determined that baby will be learning to take a pacifier.
-wipes. Just a travel pack of sensitive ones, since my skin is really prone to hives and red spots (dealing with them at the present due to bar soap), I want to be a little on the safe side.
-nail clippers
-nasal aspirator
-comb
-vaseline Again, the hospital provided plenty of this, so I wouldn't pack it again.
-newborn diapers. Just a couple in case he's tinier than the size 1. We'll use the hospital ones, but maybe take him home in the smaller ones if we want.

Josh:
Josh wound up doing a lot of back and forth with finals, so wound up not really needing a lot more than his study books and the laptop and camera. I still think this is a great list for Dad, though.
-camera (w/ battery and charger)
-toiletries
-comfortable clothes/shoes. He may/may not be staying a night at the hospital due to his classes, so we're mostly packing him 1 change of clothing and 1 pair of pj type clothes to lounge around in at the hospital.
-Bible, book to read
-cell phone (w/ charger(s))
-laptop (w/ cord)
-blanket and pillow